Most Used Mind & Body Practices

9.5% of U.S. adults (21 million) usedyoga

This is a significant increase from 6.1% in 2007 and 5.1% in 2002.

Yoga is a meditative movement practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. In people with chronic low-back pain, a carefully adapted set of yoga poses may reduce pain and improve function. Like other forms of regular exercise, yoga may have health benefits such as reducing stress and improving overall physical fitness, strength, and flexibility.

Most Used Mind & Body Practices

3.1% of U.S. children (1.7 million) used yoga

About 429,000 more American children used yoga in 2012 than in 2007.

Yoga is a meditative movement practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Like other forms of regular exercise, yoga may have health benefits such as reducing stress and improving overall physical fitness, strength, and flexibility. Parents should be aware that many complementary health approaches have not been tested for safety or effectiveness in children.